Teachers: help your students understand more in the Cancer Zone

Give your students a deeper understanding of non-communicable diseases by connecting with cancer researchers in the I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here Cancer Zone.

Teachers: Take part with your class ❯

We’ll email you giving you access to the Cancer Zone as well as our other available activities.

View current and upcoming activities ❯

I’m a Scientist is a safe, student-led online activity.
It’s quick and easy to set up, and text-only – no audio or video required.


In the Cancer Zone, students can:

  • Gain a better understanding of non-communicable diseases
  • See how research works outside of the classroom
  • Learn more about new career paths they might not have considered
  • Gain confidence by asking questions

The activity is accessible from the classroom or home and super-flexible – you book Chats at times that suit you and your classes.

What teachers say:


“My kids loved every minute! They were engaged the whole time and couldn’t stop talking about it afterwards!”
“Incredibly easy to set up and run.”

Find out more:

Benefits for your students ❯
How it works ❯
Student safeguarding and privacy ❯
Questions? Email support@imascientist.org.uk